Estimator

Purpose

Prepare estimates of quantities of fabricated reinforcing bars, mesh, accessories, and related products required for projects on which Nucor Rebar Fabrication seeks to offer a bid. These estimates serve the purpose of our market participation and ability to be competitive within the rebar supply industry. Our customers rely on accurate and timely proposals comprised of the rebar estimate to win work, therefore our ability to provide this service is of the utmost importance.

Basic Job Functions

• Must adhere to Nucor Rebar Fabrication’s safety programs and standards.
• Must be able to continue and progress through NRF Estimator Training Program.
• Be proficient at Takeoff Software.
• Be proficient at aSa Estimating Software.
• Able to continue building estimating skills and the ability to review plans to assist in the assessment of the project, project scope and bidding strategy with trainer’s and Estimating Lead guidance.
• Prepare timely estimates of the quantities of fabricated reinforcing bars, mesh, accessories, and related products required for bidding projects.
• Able to progress in knowledge to increasingly more complex and variety of projects.
• Complete more complex projects as determined by the Estimating Lead with little supervision by end of period.
• Able to actively prioritize your workload and capacity and be able to effectively communicate that to your Estimating Lead.
• Able to understand how to track plan revisions/bid updates against previous work.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with sales teammates regarding all aspects of the estimating and bidding process.
• Demonstrate ability to do a self-review of your work in order to verify scope, completeness and accuracy.
• Have a working knowledge of the CRSI Manual of Standard Practice, Reinforcing Anchorages and Splices and the Placing Reinforcing Bars manuals.

Minimum Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• Demonstratable ability to read and understand construction type drawings including structural, architectural and civil type drawings.
• Knowledge of concrete structures, CRSI/ACI standards
• Proficient working knowledge of aSa Estimating
• Two-year technical degree from an accredited school or college (preferred)
• Previously demonstrated reinforcement bar estimating experience (preferred)
• Three years of experience as a reinforcing bar or structural steel detailer or equivalent construction/field estimating experience (preferred)
• Working knowledge of plan takeoff software (i.e. Bluebeam, Construct Connect Takeoff or PlanSwift.) (preferred)

Safety

Extended hours may be required during peak production. Work is frequently performed beyond the normal weekday schedule. Occasional travel may be necessary. Must be able to work overtime when required. Walking, sitting, standing, bending. Using hands to operate objects, tools, computers, and other electronic equipment. Lifting/handling computers and related equipment.